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Please consider donating to support the work of British in Europe

France Rights itself is a non-funded platform, but we do raise funds, for British in Europe, the coalition group of UK citizens living and working in Europe, of which we are an active core member and of which France Rights' founders are steering committee members.

Here are some of the things that British in Europe has achieved:

1. The Withdrawal Agreement
  • Working with the3million, British in Europe ensured that citizens’ rights were at the top of the list of three priorities in the agreement.
  • Both groups had a major impact on the citizens' rights chapter, feeding into (and being debriefed on) each round of negotiations and every draft. 
  • We highlighted previously ignored areas such as the rights of dual nationals, we ensured clarity on healthcare and social security and we persuaded both sides to extend the right of absence for permanent residents from two to five years. 
  • We widened the initial focus of negotiators to include issues that affect Britons of working age and particularly those of young people.

2. UK Government Issues
  • In ongoing talks, we have obtained a commitment that UK nationals in the EU27 going to study in Britain will be entitled to home university fee rates rather than expensive international fees for seven years from the end of the transition period.
  • We have obtained a grace period until 2022 for Britons returning to the UK with non-British family members without having to meet the requirements of normally applicable UK immigration law.

3. No-deal Plans

Through our advocacy on contingency plans:
  • We secured better provisions on healthcare for pensioners and the uprating of UK pensions than the UK government initially offered.
  • We obtained clarification and changes from member states that would have benefited Britons in areas such as registration for our new status.

4. Information
  • For our 35,000 members, at each stage of the negotiations, we have provided clear and accurate information on citizens' rights.
  • For government and the media we have provided expert analysis with a strong legal basis on the complexity of issues such as working rights, professional qualifications, pensions, healthcare and mobile citizens.

Money you donate will be used to:
  • Monitor and provide critical feedback on the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement throughout the EU, particularly in areas such as reciprocal healthcare for UK pensioners.
  • In member states and at EU-level, press for a fair and consistent approach to the registration of Britons in our new status as third-country nationals protected by the WA.
  • Fight for rights such as continuing freedom of movement and cross-border service provision, which were unfairly left out of the WA.
  • Further lobby the UK government about student fees and the right to return with non-UK family members.
  • Continue to raise the issues of working people and young Britons.
  • Foster contacts with MEPs and the EU Ombudsman’s office to ensure that our rights are properly and consistently implemented across the EU27.

How to donate

If you want to see the work of France Rights and British in Europe continue through the transition period, during which there is a lot to do, then please consider donating to our fundraising appeal. The blunt truth is that after three years of campaigning on a shoestring we can no longer carry on our work without funding.

You can donate to our fighting fund by card here: 
www.britishineurope.org/billetterie/offre/145401-i-support-bie-today?header=%2Fpage%2F1075847-donate

Or we can accept donations via:

PAYPAL

You can donate via Paypal wherever you are in the world.
If you are in France and have a Paypal account, to save on fees please log in to your account and send to the Paypal account address britishineurope@sfr.fr using the friends option. 

​If you are elsewhere or don't have a Paypal account, please click this link and follow the instructions.


BANK TRANSFER

For bank transfers, our details are:

Bank: BRED (Banque Populaire)
Account: British in Europe
BIC: BREDFRPPXXX
IBAN: FR76 1010 7008 6800 8140 6285 950

Some banks may ask for additional information:

Account name: BRITISH IN EUROPE
Account address: 48 rue St Honoré, 75001 Paris, France
Receiver’s bank name: BRED Espace – Economie locale
Receiver’s bank address:  4 route de la Pyramide, 75132 Paris Cedex 12, France

CHEQUE

Cheques must be drawn on a French bank in euros, made out to BRITISH IN EUROPE, and sent to Christopher Chantrey, 12 rue Papillon, 75009 Paris.

Please send us an email to donation@britishineurope.org to let us know you have sent a donation as we really would like to thank you personally for your support.

Thank you so much.​

​British in Europe is an Association formed in France under ‘Loi 1901’ – a not-for-profit organisation (registration no: W751242326)
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You can find out more about British in Europe and our work on our website www.britishineurope.org.
 
Thank you!
France Rights has now ceased its active work and this website remains open for information only.
The information provided on this website is for personal use only and may not be used for commercial purposes.
We are experienced in citizens' rights but are not lawyers and do not give personal, legal or immigration advice, not can we advise on any legal matters relating to your rights.
The information in this website is for general guidance on your rights and responsibilities and is not legal advice. If you need legal advice on what action to take, please consult an avocat.
Please note that France Rights ceased its activities with effect from January 2022 and while the website will remain open until the middle of 2022 for information purposes, it will not be updated.​
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  • Home
  • WA residence permits overview
    • Haven't received your permit
    • Applying now for a permit
    • Difficulties and refusals
    • Dual UK and French nationals
  • Withdrawal Agreement
    • Residence rights and procedures under the Withdrawal Agreement
    • Health, pensions and social security
    • Working rights, professional qualifications and family reunion
    • What's not included in the Withdrawal Agreement
    • Withdrawal Agreement FAQ
    • Easy reading guides to the Guidance Note
  • Other France info
    • Moving to France from January 2021
    • The health care system >
      • Heath care under the Withdrawal Agreement
    • French citizenship
    • Change of name
  • Archive
    • The application process
    • More than 5 years with CdS permanent
    • More than 5 years without CdS permanent
    • Less than 5 years and employed
    • Less than 5 years and self employed
    • Less than 5 years and a jobseeker
    • Less than 5 years and work in another country
    • Less than 5 years and a student in France
    • Less than 5 years and retired or otherwise inactive